Evidence-based care pathways for people with dementia and neurodegenerative disorders in Europe: a systematic review of models, integration of digital technologies, and quality indicators - Scorecard - MDSpire

Evidence-based care pathways for people with dementia and neurodegenerative disorders in Europe: a systematic review of models, integration of digital technologies, and quality indicators

  • By

  • Maria Isabel Cardona

  • Parthena Nena Gakoudis

  • Jūratė Macijauskienė

  • Jochen René Thyrian

  • June 29, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Care Models for Dementia and Neurodegenerative Disorders in Europe: Integration of Digital Technologies and Quality Metrics

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionDementia and Neurodegenerative Disorders
Key MechanismsIntegration of digital tools and structured care pathways
Target PopulationIndividuals living with neurodegenerative disorders and their caregivers
Care SettingEuropean health systems

Key Highlights

  • Evidence synthesis from 81 studies across 11 European countries
  • Focus on early-stage processes like referral and diagnosis
  • Common organizational functions include care coordination and multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Substantial heterogeneity in study designs and pathway descriptions
  • Need for integrated, person-centered care models

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Structured frameworks for early symptom recognition and diagnosis

Management

  • Multidisciplinary service provision and continuity of care across disease stages

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Integration of digital tools for remote monitoring and decision support

Risks

  • Discontinuities across care settings and limited service integration

Patient & Prescribing Data

Remove unsupported claims.

Clinical Best Practices

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